The total import volume of steels in US decreased in July, but the import volume of steel pipes, including oil country tubular goods (OCTG), pipeline pipes and standard pipes were significantly increased.

According to the data of US Commerce Department, total import volume of OCTG was particularly high. Compared with 299,306 tons of imports volume in June, it was increased by 12.5% to 336,851 tons in July, which was the highest level since August of 2015. From the beginning of this year to June,the average monthly import volume of OCTG was 241,737 tons, which was the highest level since 2014.